Pandemic Personal Finances: 4 Steps to Take Now
A year ago, pandemic personal finance was a topic only discussed by doomsday theorists. But times have changed, and now we're all familiar with the economic, social, and financial ravages brought on by the global outbreak of COVID-19. And while we may not have much control over national and global trends, we can take charge through this crisis with a renewed focus on our finances.
The conventional advice to improve your financial situation involves paying down debt and saving more in your emergency fund and retirement accounts. Those strategies are always beneficial, but they're tough to implement if your job outlook is uncertain or you're already unemployed.
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